It was a sundae-funday last Sunday in Splash. We celebrated our rally day and the start to our new Splash school year.  We now have two...

What would you say if someone asked you what you could brag about? Many of us were taught that bragging is inappropriate, but we all...

In a world where self-preservation is our natural instinct, the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians presents a radical alternative....

I recently came across this question in a blog about adoption, and it really hit me. It's one of those thought-provoking questions that...

In Philippians, we find one of Paul's most personal and joy-filled letters. Written while in chains under house arrest in Rome, Paul...

I’ve received some questions! Here’s what I can say: this article covers a variety of topics. If you’re interested in a specific...

While They Were There: How Individual Faith Creates Collective Impact The Christmas story begins with a wide lens before zooming in on...

In the familiar story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10:38-42, we find a powerful lesson about balance in our spiritual lives. While Jesus...

Key Insights from my time at Columbia—this writing is part of a larger paper; however, I wanted to share with you some of the progress...

When Jesus was 12 years old, his parents lost track of him for three days during their journey home from Jerusalem. This story from Luke...

Especially in a Fellowship Hall Full of Kids By Pastor Mario Bolivar Our Fellowship Hall was buzzing with energy. It was VBS Take Over...

Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd: More Than Just Sacrifice. When we think about Jesus, we often focus on His death on the cross....

When we look at the story of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17, we often focus on Jesus himself. But there's much to learn from John the...

The Miracle of Pentecost: Understanding the Holy Spirit's Presence in Our Lives Pentecost isn't about the birth of the Holy Spirit but...

The image of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane holds profound significance in the context of God’s providence, especially when we...

A Legacy of Generosity: Let’s Build the Future Together Dear Church Family, We’re excited to share some incredible news from our We...

Yes, summer is upon us and we are heading to North Carolina, to Nancy’s Nook...

The Bible teaches that all Scripture is beneficial for teaching, rebuking, encouraging, and transforming our lives. Scripture isn't just...

For many, the Ten Commandments represent strict rules with harsh consequences, see Exodus 20:1-20, specially verse 5. . However, there's...

I recently finished a truly eye-opening book titled When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and...